Mississippi State University
Teacher Aide
Edtech.com's Summary
Mississippi State University is hiring a Teacher Aide for the T.K. Martin Center. The role involves caring for and teaching young children with special needs, supporting instructional lessons, managing classroom activities, and collaborating with staff, parents, and university students to meet individual educational and developmental goals.
Highlights
- Assist lead teachers in instructional lessons for children with special needs, birth through elementary age.
- Provide individualized support and implement behavioral and educational plans.
- Care for children including feeding, toileting, diaper changing, and physical assistance.
- Supervise interns, student workers, and university students in the classroom.
- Maintain data on student educational goals and attend IEP meetings when invited.
- Intermediate computer skills required (email, Microsoft Office).
- Minimum qualification: High school diploma and experience with children.
- Preferred qualifications include two years of early childhood experience, special education support, and a bachelor’s degree in related fields.
- Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds and physically active with children (kneeling, lifting, moving).
- The position aligns with the mission of the T.K. Martin Center, which provides multidisciplinary services and assistive technology for individuals with disabilities of all ages.
